AT&T, who prefers to keep as many $100 millions as they can, has strongly suggested to the FCC that the carrier should not be required to pay the $100 million fine levied for throttling users on unlimited data plans. The punishment comes for failing to make it clear to customers that have grandfathered packages that while their service is called "unlimited," they will actually be throttled to 2G speeds once monthly usage exceeds an arbitrary amount that is not disclosed to subscribers.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/30/samsung-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-lte-on-att-gets-lollipop-in-android-5-1-ota-update/feed/2Report: AT&T Wants All Its Android Phones To Have An Active FM Radio Tuner Starting Next Yearhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/29/report-att-wants-all-its-android-phones-to-have-an-active-fm-radio-tuner-starting-next-year/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/29/report-att-wants-all-its-android-phones-to-have-an-active-fm-radio-tuner-starting-next-year/#commentsWed, 29 Jul 2015 21:24:00 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=329020Having an FM radio built right into your phone seems like a really good idea, but for some reason the feature seems to be relegated to "value" phones like the Moto G in the US. In fact, the OEM chipsets for a lot of devices (including many of Qualcomm's super-popular Snapdragon SoCs) include FM capability, but the manufacturer disables it for whatever reason. According to a quoted report on RadioWorld.com, that's going to change for Android phones on AT&T in 2016.

AT&T approved the Android 5.1 update for the first-gen Moto X (XT1058) on July 7th, but yesterday the carrier decided to halt the update. AT&T is calling this a "temporary" suspension, but isn't saying what exactly the issue is.

This OTA was a substantial jump from Android 4.4.4 to 5.1, so it's not surprising there could be some bugs. Although, Motorola had a long time to get this update sorted out.

Asus has seen some success with the budget-oriented unlocked Zenfone 2, and now a less expensive variant of the device is coming to AT&T as a prepaid GoPhone. The Zenfone 2E keeps many of the design cues from the Zenfone 2, but pulls back on the spec sheet a bit.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/22/the-new-asus-zenfone-2e-is-available-today-on-att-gophone-service-priced-at-119-99/feed/32AT&T's HTC One M9 Gets Its Android 5.1 Over-The-Air Update, RUU File Also Availablehttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/16/atts-htc-one-m9-gets-its-android-5-1-over-the-air-update-ruu-file-also-available/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/16/atts-htc-one-m9-gets-its-android-5-1-over-the-air-update-ruu-file-also-available/#commentsThu, 16 Jul 2015 14:37:00 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=326968HTC One M9 owners on AT&T, your update is now ready. The Android 5.1 update is going out to customers starting today. Well, yesterday, at least according to the support page text, though we haven't actually heard from any AT&T customers who have actually spotted the OTA yet. In addition to the software goodies in Lollipop 5.1, this build includes "Device Protection." Remember, it may be a week or more before the staggered rollout gets to everyone.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/16/atts-htc-one-m9-gets-its-android-5-1-over-the-air-update-ruu-file-also-available/feed/17AT&T HTC One M9 To Get Android 5.1 OTA Update With Camera Improvements Starting Tomorrow, July 15thhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/14/att-htc-one-m9-to-get-android-5-1-ota-update-with-camera-improvements-starting-tomorrow-july-15th/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/14/att-htc-one-m9-to-get-android-5-1-ota-update-with-camera-improvements-starting-tomorrow-july-15th/#commentsTue, 14 Jul 2015 19:37:28 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=326628Following a couple weeks behind the Sprint version of the HTC One M9, AT&T's variant will soon receive an over-the-air update to Android 5.1. HTC Vice President of Product Management Mo Versi announed today via Twitter that the goods will start going out on July 15th.

HTC One (M9) AT&T Owners! We have received technical approval on Lollipop OS 5.1 which includes camera improvements. OTA to start on 7/15!!

That one is the update heading out to the Galaxy S5. This 296MB will bump your device up to software version G900AUCU4BOF2. The changelog only mentions performance and security enhancements. Ideally your phone will run more smoothly following the install.

On Google+ today, Motorola's David Schuster announced that the AT&T version of the 2nd generation Moto E would be receiving its Android 5.1 soak test today, meaning a general OTA shouldn't be far away.

Global versions of the Moto E 2nd Gen have generally already received this update, so if you want a changelog, it's right here. Android 5.1 brings new notification and interrupt settings, an enhanced quick settings panel, Android's Device Protection feature (with factory reset protection), and more.

HTC's Mo Versi has taken to Twitter to deliver some good news for owners of the Desire Eye on AT&T (yes, there are some of them). The device will be getting its Lollipop update today, which was "tomorrow" when Versi posted last night.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/07/01/htc-desire-eye-on-att-is-getting-lollipop-today/feed/0Android 5.1 Is Rolling Out To The 2nd Gen AT&T Moto Xhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/30/android-5-1-is-rolling-out-to-the-2nd-gen-att-moto-x/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/30/android-5-1-is-rolling-out-to-the-2nd-gen-att-moto-x/#commentsTue, 30 Jun 2015 22:40:59 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=324787You probably know how this goes by now. According to David Schuster from Motorola, an Android 5.1 soak test started rolling out on AT&T for owners of the 2014 Moto X earlier today. He updated his post a little later to say, "Moto X (2nd Gen) on AT&T is open for pull for the 5.1 Lollipop upgrade." I suppose that means it's final now.

We've got a screen from the soak test version, which is version number 23.16.2.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/30/android-5-1-is-rolling-out-to-the-2nd-gen-att-moto-x/feed/22The FCC Plans To Fine AT&T Mobility $100 Million For Misleading 'Unlimited' Data Planshttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/17/the-fcc-plans-to-fine-att-mobility-100-million-for-misleading-unlimited-data-plans/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/17/the-fcc-plans-to-fine-att-mobility-100-million-for-misleading-unlimited-data-plans/#commentsWed, 17 Jun 2015 23:42:00 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=322901It's been almost eight months since the Federal Communications Commission opened its lawsuit against AT&T for misleading statements on its "unlimited" data plans. Today the Commission announced its intention (PDF link) to fine the wireless company $100 million for failing to notify its customers that going over unspecified data limits on an "unlimited" plan would result in severely reduced or "throttled" speed, well below advertised speeds, violating the 2010 Open Internet Transparency Rule.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/16/atts-samsung-galaxy-tab-s-8-4-gets-android-5-0-in-its-latest-ota/feed/6Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Arrives On AT&T In Gray, Camo Blue, And Camo White For $695http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/12/samsung-galaxy-s6-active-arrives-on-att-in-gray-camo-blue-and-camo-white-for-695/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/12/samsung-galaxy-s6-active-arrives-on-att-in-gray-camo-blue-and-camo-white-for-695/#commentsFri, 12 Jun 2015 14:58:52 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=322108Some of you abuse your phones. You know who you are. You're the folks who are willing to fundamentally change the look, feel, and size of your phone by cramming it into an OtterBox case. A number of you have what few would dispute as a legitimate reason (you work in construction, work as a crash test dummy's stunt double—that sort of thing), while others just feel clumsy enough that their phones can't possibly survive the number of times they will fall against carpet and concrete.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/12/samsung-galaxy-s6-active-arrives-on-att-in-gray-camo-blue-and-camo-white-for-695/feed/24New Android Auto Update Includes Compatibility Fixes For Samsung Galaxy S4 And S5 On Sprint, AT&T, And Verizon [APK Download]http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/10/new-android-auto-update-includes-compatibility-fixes-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-and-s5-on-sprint-att-and-verizon-apk-download/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/10/new-android-auto-update-includes-compatibility-fixes-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-and-s5-on-sprint-att-and-verizon-apk-download/#commentsWed, 10 Jun 2015 19:48:05 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=321665Android Auto is starting to finally show up in cars and third-party head units, but there are still a handful of compatibility issues to work out, it seems. The latest update to the Android Auto app includes compatibility for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

Apparently the implementation of Lollipop on these devices prevented them from running Android Auto correctly. I've only seen a few reports of this because Android Auto is still very rare, but it sounds like the affected phones don't do anything when plugged into the car—no error messages or anything to indicate the problem.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/10/new-android-auto-update-includes-compatibility-fixes-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-and-s5-on-sprint-att-and-verizon-apk-download/feed/14AT&T Makes The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Official, Available Starting June 12thhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/08/att-makes-the-samsung-galaxy-s6-active-official-available-starting-june-12th/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/08/att-makes-the-samsung-galaxy-s6-active-official-available-starting-june-12th/#commentsMon, 08 Jun 2015 15:16:45 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=321124Well, this looks familiar. AT&T has finally acknowledged that the Galaxy S6 Active is a thing, and it's going to be selling it very soon. The GS6 Active does indeed look like the previously leaked images with the camo pattern on the back and physical buttons on the bottom. It looks like a bit of a cross between a Galaxy S5 and S6.

The Galaxy S6 Active has virtually the same specs as the standard Galaxy S6 including a 5.1-inch 1440p Super AMOLED, 16MP camera, 32GB of storage, and Android 5.0.2.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/08/att-makes-the-samsung-galaxy-s6-active-official-available-starting-june-12th/feed/28AT&T Teases Galaxy S6 Active On Twitter, Should Arrive Soonhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/att-teases-galaxy-s6-active-on-twitter-should-arrive-soon/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/att-teases-galaxy-s6-active-on-twitter-should-arrive-soon/#commentsFri, 05 Jun 2015 22:55:40 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=320983AT&T is coyly insinuating that it's going to release a workout-friendly phone soon, and that can only be the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. This device makes a little more sense this year seeing as the Galaxy S6 isn't water resistant like the Galaxy S5 was. Here's what it would look like if it were an orange block.

Only one thing is missing from your workout. It’s almost time to activate your full power.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/att-teases-galaxy-s6-active-on-twitter-should-arrive-soon/feed/10The LG G4 Should Now Be Available Across All The Major US Carriers—AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, And Verizonhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/the-lg-g4-should-now-be-available-across-all-the-major-us-carriers-att-sprint-t-mobile-us-cellular-and-verizon/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/the-lg-g4-should-now-be-available-across-all-the-major-us-carriers-att-sprint-t-mobile-us-cellular-and-verizon/#commentsFri, 05 Jun 2015 18:19:46 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=320955

LG showed off the G4 at the end of April, we posted our review a couple weeks later, and we've spent the time since then waiting for the time when folks here in the US can pick the phone up from their network of choice. Availability and pre-orders have trickled out gradually, and now we've reached a point where the phone should be on sale across all five of the country's largest carriers.

]]>http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/05/the-lg-g4-should-now-be-available-across-all-the-major-us-carriers-att-sprint-t-mobile-us-cellular-and-verizon/feed/30Motorola Offers Atrix HD Owners $100 Off A Moto X To Apologize For Dropping Update Supporthttp://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/02/motorola-offers-atrix-hd-owners-100-off-a-moto-x-to-apologize-for-dropping-update-support/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/02/motorola-offers-atrix-hd-owners-100-off-a-moto-x-to-apologize-for-dropping-update-support/#commentsTue, 02 Jun 2015 20:27:25 +0000http://www.androidpolice.com/?p=320403The Atrix HD came out in 2012, right before Motorola's Google-fueled turnaround. That's why it was surprising when Motorola put this phone on the KitKat update list in late 2013. That update never came through, leaving the device on Android 4.1.1, but Motorola is offering a deal on a new Moto X to make up for that.

Anyone who still owns an Atrix HD can get $100 off the price of an unlocked Moto X Pure Edition.